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‘Darkak’ secures two international film festival nods

Independent Bangladeshi filmmaker Zayed Siddiki’s short film “Darkak” has officially been selected for competition at two prestigious international film festivals in France and Canada.

Injured Thuram out of France squad against Croatia

Thuram, capped 29 times with two goals scored, was the only one of Didier Deschamps' 24 players called up for this week's games to miss Monday's open training session at Clairefontaine, outside Paris.

Mbappe to return to France squad in March, Deschamps says

Captain Kylian Mbappe will return to the French national team in March for their Nations League quarter-final matches against Croatia, head coach Didier Deschamps said on Friday.

Top 5 destinations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration

Celebrate New Year’s Eve at iconic global destinations: Sydney offers fireworks and cruises, Paris enchants with festivities by the Eiffel Tower, Bangkok dazzles with countdowns, Goa celebrates with beach parties, and Reykjavik features northern lights and Nordic traditions.

France hijab bans in sports 'discriminatory': UN experts

United Nations rights experts on Monday slammed decisions in France barring women and girls who wear the Muslim headscarf from sports competitions as "discriminatory", demanding they be reversed.

Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

Henry proud of 'magical' France side despite defeat in Olympic final

France coach Thierry Henry described his team's Olympic performance as "magical" despite their agonising extra-time defeat against Spain in the men's football final on Friday.

FIFA says opening probe into Argentina players' racist chants

FIFA said on Wednesday it was opening an investigation into racist chants by Argentina players after they won the Copa America.

Could France's Euro 2024 exit mark end of an era?

"Despite reaching the last four, France go out of the Euros with a bitter taste," was how Wednesday's edition of sports daily L'Equipe summed up their campaign.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Camavinga suffers knee ligament damage

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga suffered knee ligament damage while training with the French national team, the club said on Friday.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

French footballer apologises for 'nervous laugh' during minute's silence

France international Jean-Clair Todibo on Monday apologised for laughing during a minute's silence in memory of the victims of the Israel-Hamas conflict and a murdered French teacher before a Euro 2024 qualifier last week.

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

European Qualifiers are back on

The road to Germany resumed this week as Euro 2024 qualifying kicked back into action with a number of teams in position to clinch qualification.

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Is this the end of French neo-colonialism in Africa?

The anger against the French has been so intense that it has provoked at least seven coups in Africa.

September 16, 2023
September 16, 2023

France, Germany express regret over jailing of Adilur, Elan

France and Germany have expressed regret today over the imprisonment of Odhikar Secretary Adilur Rahman Khan and Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Macron’s support for an ‘adaptation pact’ with Bangladesh

Macron first told us that he had had a one-on-one conversation with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina already in which he’d offered assistance from France to Bangladesh to work on an energy transition partnership.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

Govt to sign deal with Airbus for satellite

Bangladesh will sign a letter of intent with France to buy its second earth observation satellite, which will be engaged in non-military uses such as environmental monitoring, meteorology and cartography.

August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023

France to ban wearing Islamic abayas in schools: minister

French authorities are to ban the wearing in school of abaya dresses worn by some Muslim women, the education minister said Sunday, arguing the garment violated France's strict secular laws in education

August 8, 2023
August 8, 2023

Chelsea's Nkunku to miss months after knee surgery

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has undergone knee surgery that will rule the French international out for an "extended period" the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

France coach warns against underestimating Morocco before World Cup clash

France coach Herve Renard has warned his team not to take Morocco lightly as they face one of the surprise packages of the Women's World Cup in the last 16 on Tuesday.